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Hollywood Demons
Hollywood Demons

Hollywood Demons

—"Hollywood Demons" pulls back the curtain of fame to expose the hidden struggles, sacrifices and scandals of life in the spotlight. From the seemingly cursed dynasties to iconic figures and series plagued by peril and misfortune, this new series unveils the shadowy underbelly of Hollywood. Each episode features accounts from Hollywood insiders, project collaborators, and survivors. Insight and perspective are provided by addiction specialist, Dr. Drew Pinsky and culture writer, Scaachi Koul.
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Season 16 of 6 Episodes

  • One of Stephen Collins's alleged victims reveals the disturbing truth about the actor; crew and castmates from the series share their reactions to the bombshell accusations, leaving them reeling in the aftermath.

  • Former child actors Brian Bonsall and Dee Jay Daniels unpack the harsh reality of life after fame, while producers from "Home Improvement" and "That's So Raven" reveal their brush with young stars who ended up behind bars.

  • Beneath the bright spandex and high-flying karate kicks lies a grim reality of tragedy and scandals; never-before-seen footage of a fan-turned-gunman who had one horrifying mission: to assassinate the show's most legendary star.

  • For the first time, a former colleague breaks down how one housewife built her multimillion-dollar empire on deception; Taylor Armstrong sheds new light on her husband's alleged abuse and the unsettling rumors that still surround his death.

  • The Von Erichs: a wrestling dynasty with six brothers, five of whom met untimely deaths at a very young; the last surviving Von Erich brother exposes the truth behind addiction and darkness of fame that transformed a family business into a nightmare.

  • Fan obsessions can turn terrifying for superstars like Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber; family members of stalkers reveal the dangerous side of fandom.

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4 episodes will be broadcast over the next two weeks

    Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!
    Child Stars Gone Wild
    After the Bell
    Doctor Feelgoods
  • Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!

    For the first time, insiders reveal dark secrets behind the #1 talk show.
    Upcoming
  • Child Stars Gone Wild

    Child actors struggle with the constant pressure of fame and the dangers it can bring to people exposed at such a young age; from experiencing onset perversion, suicidal thoughts and Hollywood exile, some young actors are led to make a life-altering career change after they step out of the spotlight: adult entertainment; Dan Benson ("Wizards of Waverly Place"), Maitland Ward ("Boy Meets World") and Scott Schwartz ("The Toy and A Christmas Story") open up about their careers.
    Upcoming
  • After the Bell

    Scams, lies and sex tapes have tarnished the reputation of the '90s high school sitcom; friends, parents and actors divulge the harsh realities some cast members faced when the cameras stopped rolling.
    Upcoming
  • Doctor Feelgoods

    A celebrity overdose makes headlines but revered professionals behind the scenes often go unnoticed; misbehaving doctors and the multi-million-dollar drug empire are under the microscope.
    Upcoming
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"Hollywood Demons" pulls back the curtain of fame to expose the hidden struggles, sacrifices and scandals of life in the spotlight. From the seemingly cursed dynasties to iconic figures and series plagued by peril and misfortune, this new series unveils the shadowy underbelly of Hollywood. Each episode features accounts from Hollywood insiders, project collaborators, and survivors. Insight and perspective are provided by addiction specialist, Dr. Drew Pinsky and culture writer, Scaachi Koul.

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Drew Pinsky, Scaachi Koul

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